By: Rachel Ventura I like to sleep. It’s always been one of my favorite things to do. I honestly believe I require more sleep than the average adult. Becoming a mother changed all of that. Especially since I became the mother of a child who requires less sleep than the average child. My 4-year-old daughter … More Sleep
By: Rachel Ventura Does anyone else love Ikea as much as I do? I know for a fact that my daughter does. Now that she is big enough to play in Smaland, it’s her favorite store. She calls it “The Ladybug Place” and we now go about once a week. We are lucky to live … More Local Fun
By: Rachel Ventura I’m not sure why, but I always find it difficult to come up with ideas to blog about during the winter months. During Spring and Summer, we’re so busy with activities that there always seems to be something, or some place, to talk about and share with everyone. But these days, it … More Summer Bucket List
By: Rachel Ventura The other day, someone asked me which hospital I would go to if I, or one of my children, needed to go to the emergency room. Without even having to think about it, my response was Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. It may not be the closest hospital to us, but I know … More Tree of Life
By: Rachel Ventura I don’t like the idea of New Year’s resolutions. They stress me out and I always feel so guilty if or when (Who am I kidding? It’s when.) I don’t keep the promise. So instead of a resolution, I like to have a New Year’s goal. I choose something that I hope … More Goals
By: Rachel Ventura Although I love the holidays, it can be a very stressful time of year. Every year, one of the biggest stresses for my family, and many others, is money. Christmas. Is. Expensive. My husband and I have 10 nieces and nephews! With cousins, siblings, parents, teachers and our own two children, no … More It’s The Most Expensive Time Of The Year!
We asked the Signature Mom Bloggers about their favorite way to spend Thanksgiving. Check out what they had to say and then tell us about your special tradition. Do you have a ritual for sharing what you’re thankful for? Do you cook a favorite recipe? We want to know! Sandy Churchill I have many fond … More Thanksgiving Traditions
By: Rachel Ventura I cannot believe how much progress both of my children have made in 2 short months. In September my son started an Early Intervention program and my daughter started Stoughton Public Preschool, and I can’t say enough good things about each program. When my son began EI, he had no words. None … More Learning Like Crazy
By: Rachel Ventura This picture melts my heart. This was the first morning we were home from the hospital, complete as a family of four. I was on the couch with the baby, up very early of course. When my daughter woke up and came out of her room, the first thing she did was … More Our Choice
By: Rachel Ventura I’m a mother of two young children and I work part time from home. We have preschool, soccer, gymnastics, Early Intervention, play dates, birthday parties, and much, much more. We are busy! And I’m sure many, if not all, of you are as well! Sometimes I honestly think it’s a small miracle … More A Few Things That Help Keep Me Sane
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